Defying empire: 3rd National Indigenous Art Triennial

Abstract

Defying Empire: 3rd National Indigenous Art Triennial brings the works of 30 contemporary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists from across the country into the national spotlight. The 3rd National Indigenous Art Triennial at the National Gallery of Australia commemorates the 50th anniversary of 1967 Referendum that recognised Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as Australians for the first time. It explores the ongoing resilience of Australia’s Indigenous people since first contact, through to the historical fight for recognition and ongoing activism in the present day. Be moved by powerful art that touches on the issues of identity, racism, displacement, country, nuclear testing, sovereignty and the stolen generations through many media: painting on canvas and bark, weaving and sculpture, new media, prints, photography, metalwork and glasswork.

Contents

More than our skin -- Tony Albert -- Brook Andrew -- Sebastian Arrow -- Daniel Boyd -- Maree Clarke -- Megan Cope -- Brenda L. Croft -- Karla Dickens - Blak Douglas -- Fiona Foley -- Julie Gough -- Lola Greeno -- Dale Harding -- Sandra Hill -- Jonathan Jones -- Ray Ken -- Yvonne Koolmatrie -- Nonggirrnga Marawili -- Archie Moore -- Laurie Nona -- Rusty Peters -- Reko Rennie -- Brian Robinson -- Yhonnie Scarce -- Ken Thaiday snr. -- Judy Watson -- Vicki West -- Jason Wing -- Pedro Wonaeamirri -- Raymond Zada.